Our Grand Marshal is the Les Turner ALS Foundation, the organization is Chicago’s leader in research, patient care and education about ALS. They have supported families on the south side and southwest suburbs like the Rooney's. Our Honoree is Christmas without Cancer, The nonprofit organization identifies Chicagoland families in need and provides gifts and basic necessities to families stricken with cancer during the Christmas season and throughout the year. They have helped many families on the south side and southwest suburbs.